But the Cardinals (7-1; 7-0 GLIAC) know they are in for another
challenge Saturday when they make the long drive up north for a game at 1 p.m.
Saturday against Michigan Tech.

The Huskies have one of the top defenses in the GLIAC this
season.

They are giving up 25.4 points per game while allowing a
league low 328 yards per game to opposing offenses.

"They play physical run defense," SVSU coach Jim Collins
said. "They also do a nice job of keeping people from making big plays, combine
that with an offense that controls the clock and dictates the tempo, they keep
people from scoring a lot points."

Collins said SVSU's offense had its most success in a 34-23
win last year over Michigan Tech with short passes. Jeff Janis set a new school
record with 18 catches in the game, but only one went for more than 25 yards.

"We established the run early, Tim Houge made some nice
runs, and then were able to hit a lot of short gains in the passing game to
move the ball," Collins said. "I thought they still did a nice job of taking a
lot of things we like to do away from us."

As for Michigan Tech's offense, the group isn't lacking for
playmakers.

Quarterback Tyler Scarlett is a three-year starter averaging
252 yards per game. His top two targets, Brandon Cowie and Jordan McConnell are
both in the GLIAC's top 10 in receiving.

Cowie, who is only a freshman, is second in the league
behind Janis. He is the only other receiver in the league averaging more than
100 yards per game. He has 44 receptions for 712 yards on the season.

"He is a big target," Collins said. "He's pretty dynamic,
and can make tough catches. He was a quarterback in high school, so he
understands their offense and has great chemistry with Tyler (Scarlett)."

The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder will certainly draw a lot of
attention from SVSU's defense, but Collins said the Cardinals aren't limiting
their focus to just limiting him.

"We have seen a lot of good players, so it's nothing new to
defend a guy like that, but we have to worry about the whole scheme and not
just one guy," Collins said.

The Huskies also have a strong running game behind junior
Charlie Leffingwell. He is averaging 126.9 yards per game going for 4.7 yards
per carry.

Michigan Tech's problem on offense this season is when it
gets in the red zone it isn't coming away with touchdowns. The Huskies have a
league worst touchdown percentage inside the 20-yard line at 51 percent (18 of
35).

Saginaw Valley's defense hopes it can make some plays on
Saturday to make sure that number doesn't go up.

"What haunted a
little bit last week is we had some chances at the quarterback where we didn't
bring him down," Collins said. "I know he was a good athlete, but when our defenders
get their hands on a quarterback they need to bring him down. We need to do
that this weekend and also try to force some turnovers."